Sports / Football

Austria scare gives Italian record breakers welcome wake-up call 27 Jun 2021 - 02:15 pm

ROME: By the end of the night, it was all smiles in the Italy camp. But behind the beaming grin of Federico Chiesa...

Dolberg double powers Danes past Wales into Euro quarters 26 Jun 2021 - 08:53 pm

AMSTERDAM: Forward Kasper Dolberg struck in each half while Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite also got in on the act late on as...

Van Nistelrooy warns Dutch against complacency before Czech clash 26 Jun 2021 - 10:01 am

The Netherlands' assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy said the team cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator in the European Championship...

Bahrain down Kuwait to enter Group A 26 Jun 2021 - 09:22 am

Bahrain yesterday completed the main round draw for the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup, defeating Kuwait 2-0 in the final play-off at the iconic...

Record-chasing Italy becoming the team to fear at Euro 2020 26 Jun 2021 - 09:20 am

Italy’s unbeaten streak won’t last forever, and Austria coach Franco Foda is plotting to be the one to stop it. The Italians have...

Qatar ready to host safe World Cup: Al Thawadi 25 Jun 2021 - 12:21 pm

Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) H E Hassan Al Thawadi said that the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar...

beIN Sports launches Knockout Package for Euro 2020 and Copa America matches 25 Jun 2021 - 10:11 am

beIN Sports yesterday announced the launch of its new Knockout Package that gives subscribers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) access...

Gutsy Palestine crush Comoros 5-1 25 Jun 2021 - 09:59 am

Palestine produced the best show of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifiers so far as they came from behind to thrash Comoros 5-1,...

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal 24 Jun 2021 - 09:05 pm

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has asked Copa America organizers to suspend the referee from their 2-1 defeat by Brazil, saying he prejudiced...

Spain lifts crowd restrictions in La Liga from next season 24 Jun 2021 - 04:36 pm

MADRID: Spain will lift capacity restrictions in professional soccer and basketball games from the next season, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Thursday,...

'Every life matters for Qatar': Vaccine offer a step in right direction, say fans 24 Jun 2021 - 11:40 am

Qatar offering free COVID-19 vaccine to football fans will pave the way for a safe and secure edition of the 2022 FIFA World...

Al Helwe shines as Lebanon edge Djibouti 24 Jun 2021 - 09:32 am

Hilal Al Helwe was the scorer as Lebanon confirmed berth in this year’s first FIFA Arab Cup with a 1-0 victory over Djibouti...

Brazil beats 2-1 Colombia after referee's accidental pass 24 Jun 2021 - 09:15 am

SAO PAULO: Defending Copa America champions Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in a tense match on Wednesday that featured three extraordinary goals. Despite the...

Germany salvage late 2-2 draw against Hungary to head for Euro 2020 last 16 24 Jun 2021 - 12:12 am

MUNICH - A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that...

France top group, Portugal squeeze into last 16 after 2-2 draw 24 Jun 2021 - 12:05 am

BUDAPEST - Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped holders Portugal squeeze into the last 16 of the European Championship after a 2-2 draw...

Sweden take top spot after thrilling 3-2 win over Poland 23 Jun 2021 - 09:13 pm

ST PETERSBURG - Sweden topped Group E and sent Poland home from the European Championship on Wednesday with a stoppage time winner to...

Spain crush Slovakia to set up Euros last-16 date with Croatia 23 Jun 2021 - 09:02 pm

SEVILLE - Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final European Championship Group E...

Dutch striker de Jong out of Euros after training ground injury 23 Jun 2021 - 12:01 pm

AMSTERDAM: Netherlands striker Luuk de Jong has been forced to quit the European Championship after suffering a knee injury in training on Tuesday,...